Management coaching with performance templates to stimulate self-regulated learning. Issue 6 (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lyons, Paul; Bandura, Randall P.
• Is Part Of: European journal of training and development. Volume 41:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 508
• Page End: 518
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Self-efficacy -- Self-regulated learning -- Coaching -- Problem-solving -- Performance templates -- Mind-sets; Employees -- Training of -- Europe -- Periodicals; Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; Manpower planning -- Europe -- Periodicals; Manpower planning -- Periodicals; Career development -- Periodicals; 331.259205
• DOI: 10.1108/EJTD-03-2017-0016
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-9012

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Much has been written about self-regulated learning (SRL) (including mind-sets) in psychology and education, but little research is found in the HRD or training literature regarding the stimulation of this learning. This paper aims to present a practical training tool, performance templates (P-T), to demonstrate how a line manager may assist employees improve their problem-solving skills as well as stimulate SRL. Design/methodology/approach: Presented are literature reviews and assessments of the areas of: line manager in coaching role, SRL theory and the phases of SRL in action. Following is a detailed explanation and demonstration of the P-T method. Finally, the efficacy of PT is examined and constraints are noted. Findings: Demonstrated in the paper is how a line manager may function as the key actor in assisting employees to become more effective self-regulating learners and problem-solvers. The method presented can stimulate employee motivation and help employees to internalize self-regulating learning processes. All of this should help employees become more growth-oriented, self-confident and goal-directed participants in organizational life. Originality/value: Rather than simply discuss what SRL is about, this paper provides an effective tool, P-T, for use in the stimulation and direction of SLR. The use of the tool also helps organization participants to achieve progress on some current problems.